Spinach Calzones

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
2 eggs
2-3 cloves garlic
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, OR 2, 6 ounce bags fresh spinach
salt and pepper to taste
Sliced pepperoni
1 (32 ounce) package frozen white bread dough, thawed (home-made pizza dough works great)
Egg white
Spaghetti sauce for dipping


Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

In a skillet, saute garlic, sugar, spices (excluding italian seasoning) and spinach until spinach has reduced.

In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese and spinach mixture. Set aside.

Divide the bread dough into 8 pieces and roll each piece out very thin, to about an 8 inch circle. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the ricotta filling onto each circle, and spread pepperoni over ricotta filling. Fold over dough and seal the edges. Brush dough with egg white. Place onto a greased cookie sheet.

Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until nicely browned on the tops and bottoms.
Serve warm with a salad, and spaghetti sauce for dipping.